Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Lexus ES | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,870 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,976 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,687 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,644 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 996 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 974 L | 473 L | 501 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,115 L | 16.7 | -14.7 L |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
2019 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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